The federal government should create an Indigenous human rights commission as part of its proposed bill on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, says the leader of the national Inuit organization. The Liberal government announced in December’s throne speech that it hoped to pass legislation on the UN Declaration on the Rights…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex viewed an exhibition by Mohawk artist Skawennati while visiting Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom at Canada House in London on Tuesday. Harry and Meghan’s visit was to thank Canada for the hospitality they received during their stay over the holidays.  “I feel very lucky that it’s my show that’s on right now when…

It’s been one year since a conflict between a pipeline company and Wet’suwet’en people came to a head in the nation’s traditional territory in northern B.C. and tensions are again on the rise. After a B.C. judge issued an interlocutory injunction last week saying pipeline opponents could not block Coastal GasLink from accessing the area, Wet’suwet’en…

Canada’s first female Indigenous general surgeon has been appointed to a newly created position at the University of British Columbia dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and wellness among Indigenous peoples. Dr. Nadine Caron will study the experiences and unique needs of Indigenous cancer patients, survivors and their families in her role as the First Nations…

Ahonwanatónte. It’s a word in Kanien’kéha — the Mohawk language — to describe the act of genocide. “It means to get rid of them,” said Hilda Nicholas, director of Tsi Ronterihwanónhnha ne Kanien’kéha Language and Cultural Center in Kanesatake, Que. Nicholas has been one of the many people busy over the past few months on her own…

Nalujuk Night looks scary but it’s all in good fun. This 2016 picture is from Jennie Williams’ series Nalujuk Night. (Submitted by Jennie Williams ) It’s Old Christmas Day, but on the north coast of Labrador parents and children are gearing up for a different sort of celebration.  Every year on Jan. 6 Inuit families celebrate…